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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul from R4 965

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — IST
Apr 1 — Apr 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Istanbul are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 730

One-way from

R4 965

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 697
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 169 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Tue 29/48:10JNB - SAW
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 17/520:05SAW - JNB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R9 730
Sun 11/59:50JNB - IST
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 18/57:30IST - JNB
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R9 894
Sun 13/423:15JNB - SAW
1 stop16h 55mKLM
Sun 20/412:40SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 40mKLM
Deal found 26/3R10 003
Sat 24/513:55JNB - IST
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 31/520:05IST - JNB
1 stop14h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R10 022
Wed 14/514:30JNB - IST
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 20/50:10IST - JNB
1 stop13h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3R10 569
Mon 19/518:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/517:05IST - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R10 642
Mon 14/422:20JNB - IST
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Mon 21/423:20IST - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 26/3R11 153
Sun 13/49:50JNB - SAW
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 19/40:10SAW - JNB
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R11 445
Thu 5/618:50JNB - IST
1 stop31h 35mAir France
Sat 14/64:20IST - JNB
2 stops42h 00mAir France
Deal found 26/3R11 500
Wed 7/517:55JNB - IST
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 14/51:50IST - JNB
Nonstop9h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3R11 902
Tue 9/923:30JNB - SAW
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/912:40SAW - JNB
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3R12 066
Mon 21/413:25JNB - SAW
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Wed 30/422:25SAW - JNB
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/3R12 376

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Istanbul

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Price

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-18:45

1 stop33h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 17/5

20:05-10:00

1 stop14h 55m

R9 730

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-13:05

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 18/5

7:30-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R9 894

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

23:15-17:10

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 20/4

12:40-21:20

1 stop33h 40m

R10 003

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

13:55-6:20

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 31/5

20:05-10:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 022

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-4:45

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 20/5

0:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R10 569

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

18:50-3:25

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 30/5

17:05-21:20

1 stop29h 15m

R10 642

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

22:20-21:35

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

23:20-16:15

1 stop17h 55m

R11 153

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

9:50-22:45

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 19/4

0:10-8:20

1 stop33h 10m

R11 445

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

18:50-3:25

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 14/6

4:20-21:20

2 stops42h 00m

R11 500

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

17:55-4:40

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 14/5

1:50-10:35

Nonstop9h 45m

R11 902

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 319 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 180 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul round-trip from R9 730. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from R9 894, and KLM, from R10 003. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 965. Users have also found prices from R5 860 and R7 703 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul on time: Thai Airways (94%), Turkish Airlines (89%), IndiGo (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul is R7 179. On average you can expect to pay R43 680. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Istanbul), can usually be booked for R9 310.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Istanbul stopover in Doha most frequently. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights stop in Dubai the next most. Addis Ababa sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R664 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights have a stopover in Algiers least often. Amsterdam is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul. Cairo ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul (average of R539). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of R736). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
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KLMCheapestR8 352AverageR10 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR8 435AverageR8 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 563AverageR9 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR8 728AverageR10 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 858AverageR15 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 055AverageR10 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 125AverageR10 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 536AverageR11 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SAUDIACheapestR9 648AverageR10 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 180AverageR12 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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